7 Replies Latest reply on Dec 12, 2016 2:37 PM by Eric Eubanks

Why can't I edit this dimension?

Eric Eubanks Dec 9, 2016 4:00 PM

I want to edit this dimension, but it's grayed out on the side and I can't edit it by double clicking.

Re: Why can't I edit this dimension?

Glenn Schroeder Dec 9, 2016 4:36 PM (in response to Eric Eubanks)

I opened your models, and I'm not seeing this dimension. What does it belong to? I don't see a sketch, and it's not the value for the Distance Mate. Anyway, for most dimensions, if they're gray that means they're driven. Click on the Other tab and you should be able to de-select "Driven". Be aware that if it's driven by another relation, dimension, etc. then you're likely to get an error message.
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  Eric Eubanks Dec 9, 2016 4:50 PM (in response to Glenn Schroeder)
  
  I just need some way to dimension the location of that part. You mentioned something about using a distance mate. How do I do that?
  
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    Glenn Schroeder Dec 9, 2016 4:56 PM (in response to Eric Eubanks)
    
    There's already a Distance Mate there.
    
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Re: Why can't I edit this dimension?

Dennis Bacon Dec 9, 2016 9:56 PM (in response to Eric Eubanks)
Eric,, you say you need a way to dimension "that part".. I can't imagine why you would approach this the way you have. You have a sheet metal part and a form tool. Why wouldn't you want to add that form tool to the sheet metal part? You (IMO) should add the louver tool to your "forming tools" library then place into the part, not the assembly. Then position the tool using dimensions (or sketch geometry).
I have attached a 2014 file for you to look at.

vents_db.SLDPRT.zip 146.4 KB
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  Eric Eubanks Dec 11, 2016 10:12 AM (in response to Dennis Bacon)
  
  That's actually what my textbook says to do. I asked my professor about the design library. He says the solidworks at our school doesn't have one that I can add the louver. He said I have to just make an assembly instead.
  
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    J. Mather Dec 11, 2016 12:01 PM (in response to Eric Eubanks)
    
    Eric Eubanks wrote:
    He says the solidworks at our school doesn't have one that I can add the louver.
    He said I have to just make an assembly instead.
    I doubt that statement, but in any case - you can make one.
    A part feature is a part feature, not an assembly.
    
    The attached documents have some "issues" that I would fix if I had time, but see what you can glean from them.
    
    Saving a SolidWorks Form Tool.pdf 335.8 KB
    
    Creating Sheet Metal Form Tools.pdf 857.4 KB
    
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      Eric Eubanks Dec 12, 2016 2:37 PM (in response to J. Mather)
      
      Maybe I misunderstood something my professor said. I just added my louver to the design library. I guess he meant the design library exists, but there's nothing in it meaning I could only use form tools I made myself.
      
      I'm using the louver I made as a form tool now instead of an assembly. It makes it a lot easier.
      
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